Principal's Message

Dear Holston High School Community,

I would like to welcome all of you to our Holston High School family. I say family because most of the students that we teach have parents and grandparents who attended this very school. The Holston community is a proud, strong community full of history and tradition. I am honored to be a part of that pride, strength and tradition serving as Principal of Holston High School.

With over 50 years of experience and tradition, our Vision—“enabling each student to achieve their highest academic, social, and physical potential in order to become responsible and productive citizens” guides and inspires our faculty and staff to achieve excellence in teaching and learning.

We appreciate and embrace the opportunity to serve your students. We encourage you to become an active participant in your student’s educational journey! I thank all of you for your continued support and for your commitment to the students that we serve.

Respectfully,

Kendra D. AddisonPrincipalHolston High School

Latest News

Holston High School has the unusual distinction of having three full twin sets and one solo member of a set in their 2018 Senior Class. These seven individuals comprise exactly 10% of the school’s graduating class. Additionally, they have displayed noteworthy leadership and drive. They are among high-achieving students who have set the standard in scholarship, duty, and athletics.

Leah and Lindsey C. are sisters, as are Bailey and Hayden L. Matthew and Andrew F. are brothers. Casey P. has a twin brother who is currently a homeschooled student. The many collective distinctions of the group include: a class president, a Miss Holston High School, honor graduates, a college signed athlete, a state wrestling champion, a cheerleader, dual credit college recipients, club presidents, quintessential volunteers, and a credentialed medical professional who has already launched her career.

Twin births in the United States are on the rise, rocketing from 1.8% per 100 of the live births in 1980 to the current rate of 3.3%. Even so, the Senior Class at Holston contains three times the national average. The faculty and staff are immensely proud of these fine young school leaders and the contributions they have made. They truly are a “magnificent seven”.

Hayden L., a senior at Holston High School, has impressed everyone in the region and the state with her solid performances over the last few years.. She has built a legendary career in her time as a Holston wrestler and she has earned the awards to prove it. In co-ed wrestling, she finished 5th in the state in 2017 in the 112 pound weight class. This year, she changed weight classes and was able to finish 7th among co-ed competitors in the 117 pound category.

Even more impressive is her back to back first place finishes in girl’s wrestling. She was the state champion in both 2017 and 2018 in her respective weight classes. Nobody has done it better. Hayden has built a wrestling resume that will not be forgotten. Holston salutes Hayden, her current coach, Zach Fleenor, and former coach, Robbie Lethcoe, for an exceptional season and an exceptional career in prep wrestling.

Rachel S., a sophomore at Holston High School, was honored in January for her essay reflecting the ideals in Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Rachel composed an essay for Ms. Nairn’s English Class wherein she described how King’s dream is still alive and inspires young people to this day. As a recognition for her contemporary expression of his vision, Rachel won an award and was allowed to deliver her speech during the annual celebration of his birthday at the Abingdon United Methodist Church. Rachel’s appearance at the event was featured in story in the Bristol Herald-Courier. She also read portions of her speech to Holston’s students during the morning announcements.

2018 marks several milestones for the King legacy. He delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech in Washington D.C. fifty years ago in 1963. He was felled by an assassin’s bullet 50 years ago in Memphis, Tennessee during his “Poor People’s Campaign” designed to fight poverty. He was born on January 15, 1929 and would be 89 years old if he had lived.

King’s dream and vision will be secure as long as proactive students such as Rachel are able to understand and explain them to their fellow students and society at large. Holston High school’s faculty and staff salute her for a job well done.

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Awards

HHS Teacher of the Year Selected as Washington County's Teacher of the Year!

Congratulations to Social Studies Teacher, Mrs. Julie Matlock for being named Holston High School's Teacher of the Year as well as Washington County's Teacher of the Year!

MLK ESSAY CONTEST WINNER!

Sophomore, Rachel S. submitted a Martin Luther King Essay contest recently. Her essay was one of only three that were selected to be read at the Martin Luther King Celebration at the United Methodist Church in Abingdon, VA on January 13, 2018. Rachel's essay will also be published in the Bristol Herald Courier! Congratulations Rachel!

HHS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM QUALIFIES FOR STATE!

The Holston High School Boy's Cross Country Team placed 3rd in the Region D meet in Grundy this week. They qualified to compete in the State Championship Meet at The Plains, VA on Saturday, November 11. Two individual girls also qualifed to compete at the State Championship. Good Luck to Jordan K. who placed 2nd in the Region Meet; Kaiden F., Miles H., Dylan T., & Nathan O. The girls that qualifed were Ryland H, who placed 3rd in the Region meet and Hayden L. who placed 5th! Kealey R. and Carson B. will serve as alternates. Way to go CAVS!

FFA PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE TEAM PLACES 1ST AT THE "BIG E"!

The Holston FFA Parliamentary Procedure team placed first at the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, MA this September. This was a national regional event for teams that placed 2nd in their state competitions this past school year. Team Members were Maggie B., Allie C., Morgan K., Trayton M., Marissa P. and Morgan T. Congratulations!

HHS GOLF TEAM WINS REGION D TITLE! STATE BOUND!

The Holston High School Golf Team won the Region D Golf Tournament at Glenrochie CC on September 25. Members of the golf team include: Alex H., Mason S., Dylan T., Austin B., Levi P., & Thomas R. The Golf Team will travel to Harrisonburg, VA on October 9 & 10 to compete for the 1A State Championship Title! Go Cavs!